Associate, Sales - Target + Aldi

Who We Are   Chomps is America’s fastest-growing meat snack brand, redefining convenient snacking with a commitment to real ingredients and bold, satisfying flavors. Crafted from 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef and venison, along with antibiotic-free turkey and chicken, each Chomps meat stick delivers 10+ grams of high-quality protein without sugar, hormones, soy, dairy, artificial preservatives, artificial nitrates, or MSG. Seasoned with a blend of flavorful herbs and spices, Chomps provides a nutritious protein snack for the whole family. As a minority-owned, family-operated, and B Corporation-certified business, Chomps prioritizes thoughtful sourcing and recently earned the non–ultra-processed food certification through the non-GMO project. Discover a new standard in snacking at  www.chomps.com . Traits of a Chompian   If you’ve been called scrappy, resourceful, and persistent, then you might just be a Chompian. You’re a team player who’s self-motivated and action-oriented. You’re committed to delivering efficiency and accuracy, and you happen to be great at proactive cross-functional communication. You’re a critical thinker and a natural problem solver who enjoys details, research, and data. You take initiative and complete ownership of everything you do, and you’ll go the extra mile for your team, consumers, and audience. You’re hungry to learn with a passion to grow and improve every day. You also take a keen interest in health, fitness, and nutrition. Sound like you? Then we want to meat you. What You Will Do Chomps is one of the fastest-growing better-for-you snack brands — and this year, we were named Target’s Food & Beverage Partner of the Year. We’re looking for an Associate, Sales to join our Mass sales team and play a hands-on role in driving the Target and Aldi business. In this role, you’ll  build your CPG sales foundation by owning the operational backbone of our accounts: forecasting, replenishment, portal management, and data analysis. You bring strong attention to detail, a drive to learn, and the initiative to spot and flag issues before they become problems. This is  a great opportunity  for someone who wants to grow .    Responsibilities Forecasting Own inputs to internal forecast system (Vividly) & monthly forecast review Own Target & Aldi monthly pacing tracker on gross sales Sales forecast: monthly reviews & account planning Own PO execution Customer Operations & Portals   Manage item catalogue & ongoing maintenance within POL  Own replenishment management; with a close pulse on WOS by item   Monitor customer forecast & proactively communicate updates; own cut sheets to Target for PO edits   New item setup  Support deduction & spoils management in partnership with Accounts Receivable Display and Promotion submissions & any other customer specific paperwork, with Sr National Account Manager, Target  Analytics   Co-own weekly recap emails Owns Target POL data pulls   Analyze consumption & Target data to identify current headwinds, upcoming risk and opportunities Track category trends and competitive activity (Target POS data & SPINS) Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Business Analytics Team on item level forecast, display & promotional lifts and WOS monitoring  Partner with Operations Team on PO adjustments, as needed Partner with Omni Marketing & eComm teams on Target’s Roundel opportunities Partner with Accounts Receivable on Deduction & Spoils management support Partner with Target Sr National Account Manager on stage gate (commercialization) needs   Support cross-functional collaboration on Target Co-own the weekly internal recap and own the weekly recap to buyers   Who You Are 3-5 years of experience in strategy, planning and/or replenishment management  Forecasting tools proficiency preferred CPG experience required Direct Target experience is required (HQ & Brand/Broker experience is a plus) Able to quickly grasp new concepts, multitask, maintain focus, and adapt to a variety of challenges in a fast-paced environment Have an entrepreneurial mentality with a 'self-starter' approach Are an adept problem solver who seeks creative solutions, with a consistent attention to detail Strong analytical skills Can manage your workload effectively, meet deadlines, and consistently deliver high-quality output, escalating early when timelines or priorities shift  Highly organized and a strong communicator with demonstrated cross-functional experience Dependable team contributor who takes initiative, works well independently, and collaborates effectively across functions building trust-based relationships and receiving feedback Curious and growth-oriented, actively seek out to understand how your work connects to broader team and business goals Able to handle detailed procedures in a time-constrained environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Accountability for the quality and accuracy of your outputs Willingness to travel 15% of the time; less if located in the Minneapolis area Highly proficient in MS Excel, MS Word   Position : Associate, Sales - Target + Aldi Reports to : Senior National Account Manager - Mass Location : Remote; preference given to those located in the Minneapolis area Type : Full-Time, exempt Salary Range Opportunity: The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $85,000 + 15% annual bonus Compensation Philosophy & Total Comp: Our salary ranges are based on verified market data and our philosophy of paying competitively for our size and industry Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company In addition to base salary, full-time team members receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K 6% match, and monthly reimbursements for wellness and